As its rival vies for the lead in future-oriented fields and innovation, the U.S. must intensify its efforts to be the best in education, science and technology.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine Voices: East Coast Greenway a true gem, and Maine could help it reach full potential
The goal is a 3,000-mile bike and walking trail safe from vehicles, but only a third of it is off-road so far.
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Maine Voices: Speaking from experience about the necessity of safe, legal abortion
Sens. Collins and King should oppose Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination and preserve this right.
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Maine Voices: From a bygone era to now, it’s the enemy of my people all over again
The defense of Americans’ intellectual rights is of equal value to the defense of their physical and property rights.
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Maine Voices: Facts support having several small homeless shelters around Portland
Non-government entities can manage helping the city’s homeless in a more cost-effective manner.
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Maine Voices: State could magnify its allure by removing more dams from its rivers
Losing a bit of hydropower in order to allow fish migrations and boost outdoor tourism is easily worth the trade-off.
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Maine Voices: Absent oversight, condo associations can stymie energy-efficiency goals
Unlike state agencies, the regulatory groups handle complex matters with little guidance on how to do so.
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Maine Voices: In high-profile sexual assault cases, accusers have a lot to lose
The public may take sides based on the alleged perpetrator’s reputation rather than on the facts of the case.
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Maine Voices: State’s ballot question system exploited regularly by outside interests
Between 2009 and 2017, donors from away gave 71% of over $81 million to these campaigns.
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Maine Voices: Proposed gag rule would hit hardest the most vulnerable women
In addition to allowing people more control over their health, Title X has proven cost-effective.